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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.23, 8,655.98 and 2,652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.23, 8,655.98 and 2,652.59 is: 3,975.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.23 : 8,655.98 = 2,652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.23/8,655.98 = 2,652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.23x = 8,655.98 × 2,652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.23x = 22,960,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,960,709.45/5,775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.73

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